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Aviation Leader Development

We Develop Leaders by
Maximizing Experience
and Training

Experience is Gained through
Operational Assignments in

Training is Gained through
nstitutional and Self-Development

In the Cujj^mt Forve ,

Leaders:

•Are Trained in a Single Platform
•Are Focused on Their Mission
"Niche"

•Are Exposed to Multi-system,
Multi-dimensional Operations at
Brigade Level
•Are Selected for Battalion

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Based on Aircraft Tyne

• A Culture Change - Platforms
Enabled by Leaders/Soldiers

• Change in Career Progression
Model

•_ Leaders Proficient in the
Employment of Different Aircraft

In the Future Force^ Leaders:
•Will Be Trained in the
Employment of Multiple Systems
•Will Possess Greater Versatility in
Executing Reconnaissance, Attack
and Lift Missions
•Will Be Exposed to Multi-system,
Multi-Dimensional Operations at
Battalion Level

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Why Aviation Warrant

Officers...

Operational Highly Specialized . Single Track Offit

Operations

- MTW, SSC,
SASO

Operational

Non-linear, _
symmetric Battle

Sp a ffiperational

Syste tlSBfif^li S^i complexities
require more senior warrant officers
(CW3 / CW4) at CO and BN level

•BN is the Unit of
Maneuver; CO is the
Unit of Action

Potential for TM/PLTs
for Increased Battle
Lndep inden t

•Warfighting continuity in operational
units is a must

* As technical and functional leaders -
senior AWOs provide valuable skills,
guidance, expertise, an d depth to

Technical

Standardization
Instructor Pilots,
Safety, Maintenance,
Tactical Operations

Functional

Pilots-in-Commandj
Flight Leads, Air Mission
Commanders in Recon,
Attack, and Lift Missions

Aviation Warrant Officers are Warfighters!
Experienced, Capable, Combined Arms

Trained

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Aviation Warrant Officers Add

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Goal is to increase retention
of Warrant Officers with
critical aviation and
warfighting experience

= Flight
Experience

Aviation Warrant Officer Strategy

Must have Tailored
Structure to Meet

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"STANDARD" AVERAGE GRADE
DISTRIBUTION MATRIX (AGDM) IS THE
SAME FOR ALL WARRANT OFFICER
SPECIALTIES - THIS DOES NOT MEET
AVIATION STRUCTURE AND
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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ynergy in Establishing the
Right Structure with a
Holistic and Systematic

Chang one-

size fits all AGDM to meet
Awatum structure and

ogeratiotml nzguinnniUlts:

• Increase grade structure at
CW3 and CW4 grade plates to
put experience at the CO/BN
level

• Allocate sufficient
Budgeted End Strength to
resource structure,
operational requirements
and TTHS

• Establish steady state
accessions to meet and
sustain requirements and
structure

V • Increase promotion
\mportunity percentages for
CW 3 and CW4

Aviation's Digitization Strategy

• Follow 3-phased approach for the modernized fleet and C2 systems

OH-58D KW AH-64D LBA

Phase I, FYOl-03:

• Limited C2 msgs; No SA

Phase II, FY04-06:

• Modernizatio n pro duction lines for all platforms
- Implement full IDM+/EBC

CH-47F UH-60M

P h a se III, FY07 an d bey o n d : ^

• Embed IDM+/EBC objective functionality for all aircraft

• EPLRS functionality in JTRS/ ICNIA for all aircraft (discrete EPLRS in AH-64D'

• Digitize legacy fleet as aircraft are recapitalized.

• Synchronize aircraft software changes to correlate with major EBC
updates.

• Limited capability without JTRS (data, BLOS, imagery). Must
pursue interim

capability if JTRS continues to slip (EPLRS Applique, JCIT).

AH-64D LBA

RAH-66

C4ISR Architecture Concept -
'Increased Capability in Objective Force

TI Connectivity

Platform

• Positive C2
Throughout
Battlespace

• Sensor
Connectivity

• Joint Integration

• Air / Gr^o^niunicati

Extend

IDM

JTRS

Seamless Connectivit
During Simultaneous
and Sequential
]r - Ground Opera tio
To Include
Operational and
Tactical Depths

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Data Buss Architecture
Mission Processor
Aviation Soldier Machine
Interface
Real Time SU/SA
Video Throughput

Software* SA In Cockpit (Blue/Red
Cop)

• Continuous Connectivity

• BLOS Gateway

• Digital Message

Challenges

•EBC Development
• Tactical Internet Maturity

NLOS Architecture

EBC

Pacing items: A viation EBC,
JTRS, A2C2j

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System of Systems Architects

Aviation Contributes Info
Critical to Situational

Undej^tanding Throughput the

TOC C4ISR Functionality

TACTICAL

INTERNET

Airborne C2: A2C2S

^ C2 On the Move

^ SA--MCS, ASAS, AFATDS, FBCB2, AMPS
^ User Interface-5 workstations, 2 common display
^ Comms-SINCGARS SIP, HQ II,

EPLRS. GPS. HF. SA TCOM/DAMA. NTDR

TOCs Provi

v Automated mission

^ Real-time situation aware
^ C4I Node. a

^ Integrated ABCS System of System?^

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MCS

AMPS

AFATDS

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APPLIQUE

BADD

MCS

AMPS

AMPS

RAH-66

OH-58D

AH-64D

AH-64A+

UH-60M

CH-47F

DTS

9 Friendly Positions

9 Enemy Positions

9 Constantly updated tactical
graphics

9 Known Targets of Interest

9 On-board correlation of duplicate
targets

9 SU/SA Integration w/Sensors and
C2 Nodes

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Aviation Training Strategy^ s ^ 0 m na ; Jrainin ^

INSTITUTION

LEADER

DEVELOPMEN

FOUNDATION VALIDATION

CTC

COMBINED
ARMS OPS

FT Rucker - EAATS - WAATS

* Convert to FSXXI Structure by FY02

* Upgrade Simulations to Leverage Capabilities

* Priority for Regional Training Sites - Complete Suite of New
Simulations

* Augment Training Base with RC Instructor Pilots

* Expand EAATS Capability for UH-60 AQC Training
Expand WAATS Capability in FY 01 for OH-58A/C Training

* Augment Ft Rucker with AH-64 IP's in Near Term

* Transfer of AH-64A Training to WAATS NLT FY04

Home Statjon Training

Unit Location - Regional - Logistics

> Resource CATS

> Increase DL/Web Base training Capability to facilitate
Maintained

Aircrew/Leader Training in New Systems

> Procure New / Upgrade TADSS/Home Station Instrumentation
(HSI)

> Establish Regional Training Centers - Align Units to Ensure
Training and

Readiness for Augmentation and Backfill Capabilities

> Develop Integrated Logistical Support Plan to Meet

Enable Leaders and Crews to Fight their combat systems
the full spectrum as part of a joint and combined arm

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LIGHT SCHOOL XXI

Current

Individual Based
Proficiency

* Limited Collective /
Combined Arms Training

* No Combat Skills
Training in Modern
Aircraft

Limited NVG Training
In Modern Aircraft

* Lack of

Survival/Overwater
Training

at Graduation

Key to

* Leaders Capable of
Leading Upon Arrival
to Unit

* Capable of
Employing

Warfighting Systems

* Maximize use of
Simulations in
Training Strategy

* Ready for Mission
Training

• Competent,
Confident, Safe in

Executing Unit
Mission

What it

Increases Training in
go-to-war aircraft

• Eliminates UH1 / OH58
& down-training IPs

• Increases modernized
aircraft experience in

IPs

• Returns IPs to the field

* Complements Unit

CATS

* SERE & Overwater
Training

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Enhanced Combat Readiness And

Force Protection

Simulator Modernization Strategy

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Simulators thru
FY07

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CH-47D
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EASTOVER

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AH-64 CMS
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UH-60 FS
CH-47D FS
CH-47F TFPS
RAH-66 CMS
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UH-60 FS
CH-47F TFPS
OH-58D CSMET
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Simulator

• Longbow Crew

Trainer

• Blackhawk

Simulator

• Comanche

Simulator

• Chinook Simulator

(Corps)

• AVCATT-A j

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Co lle ct i v e Tra iner

TADSS Issues

1

CATS Funding Vital To
Validate Training

Fielding AVCATT-A,
LCT and CH-47F TFP<
Critical For Sustainm
training

Currency Between
Aircraft and Simulate
A Must To Replicate
Training

TADSS modernization is critical to aviation combat effectiveness and ability to train effectively within

aviation System Reliability

Future Force Demands
Increased Reliability,
Sustainability,
Supportability and
Reduced Log Foot Print

Trend is:

...Declining Reliability
...Increased MMH/Flt Hr
...Parts Availability Low, Spares

at Critical Level

...Increased Safety of Flight/Safety
Action Messages

...Lack of Integrated Management
Information System
...Reduced Maintainers at
Organizational Level
...System Sustainment Technical
Support (SSTS) Resourcing
Decremented

...Lack of Recap Program for Aircraft or

Flight Safety Components
...Inspect and Repair as Needed Policy
...Aircraft Exceed Half-Life Metric
...Divestment of Legacy Systems Overdue

Will Rfiquira ^
Resources
Reverse Trend

Fix is:

...Reverse Trends

...VCSA Directed R&S Task Force
Identified Systemic Deficiencies
and Priority Safety and Reliability
Fixes

...Recapitalization Policy
Established

...Aviation Safety Action Team
Identified Key Component Fixes in
Each Fleet

...Roles and Responsibilities of
Acquisition and Logistics
Communities for Life Cycle
Management Set-
(VCSA/Acquisition Executive
Memo)

...Recap Program Partially Funded
in 02-07 POM

...Force Structure Deficiencies
Addressed in Aviation
Modernization Plan

...Management Information System

Apache Fleet

High Cost and Sustainment Components: "A Snapshot"

• TADS / PNVS (30%)

• Rotor

(15%)

• Propulsion

(12%)

• Drive

(11%)

• Avionics

(10%)

• Other

(22%)

What are We Doing:

• TADS/PNVS Upgrade Under
Contract Oct. 00

AH 64A Mission Capable

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Oct

AC 83

82

83

78

Reserve 65

75

75

63

NG 52

51

NMCM

53

44

AC 17

18

17

19

Reserve 27

15

15

28

NG 36

35

35

42

• Recap Program:

o Selective Upgrade A-D MY II for
501 LBA

o Applies 38 ECP's and 18/27 Future
Initiatives form R&S TF

• Rotor / Drive System under

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^tended To all

Aircraft

• Reestablish Component
Improvement and Lead the

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• Parts and Spares Shortage
Masked

by Controlled Substitution

• Increased Inspections

f niitirmp from

cnFMQaU

Reliability, Decrease
NMH / Fit Hr, Reduce
Inspections, Reduce Fit
Hr Costs by FY 03

* S Management Information System (Ml

R&S Task Force

tlee? ^ enc y Responsible for

2. No Data Collection
Capability/Process

3. No Integrated Maintenance Mgt.
Data Base

4. Many Automated/Manual Systems
with Stove Pipe Metrics

R&S DCSLOG

Create an Database

Believe They Are

Responsible

• Hoeper - Keane Memo: AMC/MACOMs

2. AfjRpBflttl EEmBE8mg££&

Supportability

• Need Clearer Focus On Information
Required

• Must Change Focus To Fleet Metrics

• Unit & Sustainment Base Requires

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3. Current Unit Level

.

Aircraft

Crew Chief

ULLS-A

AVUM

ULLS-A

Unit

ULLS-S4

Possible Interim Solutions:

• Data Collection & Analysis

Management Information

System (DCAMIS)

• Advanced Maintenance Aid - Chinook
(AMAC)

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Inventor)

"TJeman
ifoi

Stove Pipe Management Information
Systems (STAMIS)

Change Focus
From Inventory
Fleet Readiness

R&S MIS Mid Course Corrections

• Establish A "Mind-Set" That Everyone Must Focus On
Aircraft Readiness

• DA Establish Fleet Metrics To Focus All Sustainment
Initiatives; e.g.:

* Lower Flight Hour Costs 10% by 2003

* Increase Fleet Readiness 5% by 2004

* Reduce Logistics Footprint 50% by 2010

• Use DCAMIS & AMAC As An Interim Solution & Test Bed

For PM GCCS-A Aviation

Maintenance Module

• Establish Shared Data Environment For Storage/Retrieval

of A11 Aviation Logistical

Information, e.g. LIDB

• DA Place Priority on Keeping GCSS-A Aviation Maintenance

Module Funded & On Schedule As Aviation

C S & >^8fe(HliM(^(ltesQbpfitive Solution For Avi ation

• Focus SuddIv Svstem on Readiness vice Inventorv -

Summary of Decisions

1. Approve Aviation Objective Force
Organizational Design

2. Approve RAH-66 Comanche as the Multi-
Role Reconnaissance and Attack System for
the Objective Force

3. Approve the Aviation Transformation
Strategy and the Development of an
Implementation Plan

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Continue to Work
lementation Strategy and